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Missouri Tigers football under Eli Drinkwitz

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2026-08-01 01:34 UTC → 2026-08-02 22:31 UTC · added removed

In late July 2026, Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz used the SEC Media Days in Tampa to update fans on the team’s health situation, noting note that star running back Ahmad Hardy was expected to return within five to eight weeks after recovering from a gunshot wound, while right tackle Josh Atkins faced dealt with a lingering lower‑leg injury. Drinkwitz He also commented on the College Football Playoff landscape, suggesting speculated that the appointment of former Auburn coach Gus Malzahn Malzahn’s appointment to the College Football Playoff selection committee could spur Malzahn to seek another influence Malzahn’s future coaching role. prospects. A week later, later the program’s 2026 schedule was released, highlighting key matchups against Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and several SEC opponents. foes. Analysts pointed to the Tigers’ continued Missouri’s historical difficulty against ranked teams – a 7‑19 record versus top‑25 opponents and an 0‑5 mark in the most recent season – and questioned whether Missouri the Tigers could secure a signature win against elite SEC programs such as Alabama. The schedule By early August, Drinkwitz reported that Hardy had been medically cleared after his offseason shooting but would not yet practice, remaining in rehab and walk‑throughs with a status review expected in about two weeks. He also welcomed the earlier injury updates together frame return of running back Sterling Webb, noting the upcoming season as a pivotal test for program would support Webb through his ongoing court case and integrate him gradually. Drinkwitz referenced a recent Colorado court ruling that could affect Missouri’s ability to improve add players, describing it as another legal challenge the team’s standing program must navigate amid broader changes in COVID disruptions, NIL and address lingering health concerns. transfer rules.

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  1. 2026-08-02 22:31 UTC Missouri Tigers football under Eli Drinkwitz
  2. 2026-08-01 01:34 UTC Missouri Tigers football under Eli Drinkwitz

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